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  Railways get record push in Budget 2026 with Rs 2.78 lakh crore allocation

  Budget | February 01, 2026 18:11 IST

  The funds will be directed towards critical projects such as new rail lines, track doubling and electrification, station redevelopment, procurement of modern rolling stock, and safety upgrades.

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  Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project generated over 5 crore man-days of employment: Govt

  India | December 05, 2025 19:45 IST

  The fully commissioned USBRL project has connected Kashmir Valley to the national rail network through extraordinary engineering achievements, including the world's highest railway bridge. New train services, improved road access and boosted tourism and trade underline its transformative impact.

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  Good news for passengers: Indian Railways to allow changing travel dates for booked tickets

  India | October 07, 2025 23:49 IST

  Starting January 2026, Indian Railways passengers will be able to change the travel date of confirmed tickets online without cancellation charges. Seat availability will determine confirmation and fare differences will apply if the new ticket is costlier.

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  Surat bullet train station nearing completion, promises world-class passenger amenities | Details

  Business | September 27, 2025 14:17 IST

  Surat bullet train station: Rolling stock depots at Surat and Ahmedabad are actively under construction as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor project.

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  45 cr Indians affected, Rs 20,000 cr lost in 'online gaming': Ashwini Vaishnaw to India TV | Video

  India | August 21, 2025 21:11 IST

  Vaishnaw stressed that the government intends to impose strict controls on online money gaming, calling it an escalating threat to society. He pointed out that legislators from across the country have repeatedly voiced their concerns, as such platforms have fueled addiction.

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  Railway Minister suspends four officials over dirty coaches provided to BSF troops, orders pobe

  India | June 11, 2025 23:52 IST

  The action came a day after the Northeast Frontier Railway Zone dismissed the allegations in a post on X, where social media users criticised the railways over the condition of the coaches while reacting to videos of the train that surfaced online.

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  'Kavach 5.0' will be ready for metro, suburban trains by December 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw | Video

  India | April 11, 2025 21:57 IST

  To expand Kavach’s implementation, Indian Railways is conducting trials with additional Original Equipment Manufacturers to increase capacity.

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  Railways to achieve 100 per cent electrification in 2026, aims for net zero by 2030: Vaishnaw

  India | February 24, 2025 17:02 IST

  In a virtual address at the MP Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 after the signing of a power purchase agreement with the state, Railways Minister Vaishnaw said the government has set a target of making railways net zero by 2030.

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  Why are online train tickets more expensive than counter tickets? Railway Minister responds

  Business | February 10, 2025 16:10 IST

  Indian Railways is one of the largest and most extensive railway networks in the world. Operated by the Ministry of Railways, it plays a crucial role in the country's economy, connectivity, and transportation infrastructure.

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  Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects tunnel work, says 'work in progress'

  Maharashtra | January 18, 2025 16:46 IST

  Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (Bullet Train) tunnel construction, praising the project's safety measures and pace.

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  Railway Minister highlights Kavach’s key role in ensuring safety during dense fog | VIDEO

  India | December 24, 2024 12:14 IST

  Indian Railways is revolutionising train safety with Kavach, an advanced Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Amid dense fog in northern India, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted its ability to display signals inside the cab, ensuring seamless operations.

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  Indian Railways' new integrated track monitoring system: Know its objectives, other details

  Business | December 12, 2024 20:26 IST

  The Integrated Track Monitoring System is expected to provide real-time, precise data on track conditions, enabling safer, more efficient, and manageable operations for track maintenance teams. The ITMS is part of the broader vision to integrate modern technology into the railway network.

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  How many individuals did Railways recruit in last decade? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discloses

  India | November 25, 2024 20:05 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended an event organised by the National Convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association in Nagpur. During his address at the event, he revealed the details of recruitment in Railways in the last decade.

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  No fatality due to overcrowding of passengers having unconfirmed ticket in 3 years: Vaishnaw in RS

  India | August 02, 2024 18:19 IST

  Ashwini Vaishnaw's remarks came in response to the questions raised by AAP MP Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha. The Railway Minister gave a written reply in the Upper House of the Parliament.

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  'Attempt to demoralise railway with fake news will fail': Ashwini Vaishnaw on loco pilots' condition

  India | July 10, 2024 13:27 IST

  The railway minister added that when pilots complete a trip, they come to the running room for rest if they are out of headquarters. Before 2014, running rooms were in very bad shape.

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  India likely to get its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train by Independence Day | Details

  India | June 25, 2024 7:36 IST

  A few days ago, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the production site of the Vande Bharat sleeper train and said that it would be on track in two months. The manufacturing process is in its final stage.

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  Railways conducts first trial run of world's highest Chenab rail bridge in Jammu-Kashmir | VIDEO

  India | June 20, 2024 18:26 IST

  The Chenab Rail Bridge, constructed 359 metres (around 109 feet) above Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir region, is some 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower. The 1,315 metre-long bridge is part of a broader project which aims to make the Kashmir valley accessible by the Indian Railway network.

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  Indian Railways to introduce 3,000 new trains, targets zero waiting lists in 4-5 years | DETAILS

  India | November 17, 2023 12:20 IST

  Railways Ministry has announced its ambitious goal of eliminating waiting lists entirely in 4-5 years. Sources within the ministry revealed a comprehensive plan to address the increasing demand, particularly for general and sleeper-class coaches.

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  Karnataka: Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat train to run up to Belagavi by THIS time

  Karnataka | November 16, 2023 12:55 IST

  Bengaluru Dharwad Vande Bharat: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah earlier wrote a letter to the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking an extension of the Vande Bharat express train services from Bengaluru to Hubbali-Dharwad up to the bordering city of Belagavi.

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  Chunav Manch: Ashwini Vaishnaw compares India's win over Pakistan with Vande Bharat Express speed

  India | October 16, 2023 15:11 IST

  Chunav Manch: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in the last nine years, 25,871-kilometer new rail tracks were laid to boost capacity building. This is more than the entire rail network of South Africa and Italy combined.